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The Marine air-ground task force demonstration at the 2017 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., showcases the combat power of 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Sept. 23. The MAGTF is the U.S. Marine Corps principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations. The MAGTF demonstration highlights the effectiveness of the air, ground, logistics and command elements working together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler

During the Marine air-ground task force demonstration at the 2017 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., aviation and division assets showcased their capabilities for the crowds, Sept. 23. The MAGTF is the U.S. Marine Corps principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations. The MAGTF demonstration highlights the effectiveness of the air, ground, logistics and command elements working together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler

Maj. Gen. William T. Collins, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, congratulates Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th MAW, after his final flight and officially reaching full operational capability at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 27, 2016. His final flight signified his trust and confidence with the Marines of HMM-764 as they reach their last major milestone to become completely combat ready and deployable.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Maj. Gen. William T. Collins, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conducts his final flight with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th MAW, before they officially reached full operational capability at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 27, 2016. His final flight signified his trust and confidence with the Marines of HMM-764 as they reach their last major milestone to become completely combat ready and deployable.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Maj. Gen. William T. Collins, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, passes over his family in a MV-22 Osprey while he conducts his final flight with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th MAW, before they officially reached full operational capability at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 27, 2016. His final flight signified his trust and confidence within the Marines of HMM-764 as they reach their last major milestone to become completely combat ready and deployable.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Maj. Gen. William T. Collins, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares for takeoff in a MV-22 Osprey before he conducts his final flight with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th MAW, before they officially reached full operational capability at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 27, 2016. His final flight signified his trust and confidence with the Marines of HMM-764 as they reach their last major milestone to become completely combat ready and deployable.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing color guard team march on the colors at a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 29, 2016. Maj. Gen. William T. Collins relinquished command of 4th MAW to Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James, the previous assistant wing commander of 4th MAW.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Maj. Gen. William T. Collins speaks at a change of command ceremony where he relinquished command as the commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, to Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 29, 2016. Collins is looking forward to his next mission at North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, where he will serve as the advisor to the commander.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James speaks at a change of command ceremony where he assumed his position of commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve from Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 29, 2016. James served as the previous assistant wing commander of 4th MAW.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Reserve Career Planner of the Year, Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and runner-up Reserve Career Planner of the Year, Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson (right), from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a photo during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro (center right), sergeant major Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Marines nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and the runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, congratulates a Marine nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards Presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Sgt. Smith, Staff Sgt.Watson and many other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, addresses career planners and Marines during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith, a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. The runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group speaks with Sarah Farnsworth, the San Diego Padres Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at PETCO Park stadium here, June 5, 2014. The San Diego Padres, a muster partner, allowed FHG to hold the Marine Corps Individual Ready Reserve administrative muster and job fair at the stadium. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, the Force Headquarters Group sergeant major, speaks to Individual Ready Reserve Marines attending the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Individual Ready Reserve administrative muster and job fair at PETCO Park in San Diego, June 5, 2014. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to Individual Ready Reserve Marines attending the IRR administrative muster and job fair here, June 26, 2014. Marines from the San Diego County area traveled to the stadium to attend the muster. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard